Pacific Builder and Engineer articles from March 2009

Pacific Builder and Engineer archives from March 2009

Light Rail Project Gets Federal Grant.
March 2, 2009... Staff Seattle- The Federal Transit Administration awarded an $813-million grant to Sound Transit in January build the University Link light rail extension. University Link is estimated to generate 2,900 direct construction jobs,...

Engineering Community Honors Jim Miller.(American Council of Engineering Companies of Washington )(Brief article)
March 2, 2009... Staff Bellevue, WA- The American Council of Engineering Companies of Washington has chosen James A. "Jim" Miller P.E., chairman of the board of GeoEngineers, as 2009 Engineer of the Year. During Miller's more than 30-year career as a...

Industry Watch.(Terex Aerial Work Platforms acquired United Rentals)(Brief article)
March 2, 2009... Staff Redmond, WA- Terex Aerial Work Platforms has acquired assets of a refurbishment facility owned by United Rentals in Modesto, CA. The facility will cater to customers with refurbishment needs of Genie aerial equipment, and at a...

New Products.(Brief article)
March 2, 2009... Staff Seattle- Red Dot Corp. has introduced the Red Dot Precleaner/Filter/Pressurizer with Gideon Technology, a powered filtration system designed to protect operators from harmful particulates and extend HVAC service intervals on machines...

ROSE Awards Honor AGC Members for Safety.(Recognition of Safety Excellence)(Associated General Contractors)(Brief article)
March 2, 2009... Staff Portland- The Oregon-Columbia Chapter, Associated General Contractors, presented its 2008 Recognition of Safety Excellence awards on Jan. 16 at the chapter's annual business meeting and safety awards breakfast held in Portland. ...

Pump Station Project Increases System Capacity.
March 2, 2009... Staff Kirkland, WA- A newly completed replacement for King County's Juanita Bay Pump Station will increase sewer system capacity while providing neighbors with a well-designed facility that can better control noise and odors. In 2005,...

Alaska Economists Predict Stability Despite Job Declines.
March 2, 2009... Staff Anchorage- For the first time in 20 years, Alaska state economist Neal Fried is predicting a job loss of 200 positions in Anchorage, somewhat mirroring the nation's employment woes. Fried said Alaska is in step with the rest of...

BP Completes Oil Pipeline Replacements.
March 2, 2009... Staff Anchorage- BP recently completed replacement of four field crude oil transit pipelines in Prudhoe Bay, and all segments of new pipe sections are now in operation, a company spokesman reported. OT 28, a 5-mile section of 28-inch...

AEC Daily and RBI Form Strategic Partnership.
March 2, 2009... Staff Las Vegas- Reed Business Information and AEC Daily announced the launch of a joint strategic partnership at the 2009 International Builders' Show in Las Vegas. RBI is the parent company of Associated Construction Publications,...

GARVEE Bonds to Finance Idaho Projects.
March 2, 2009... Staff Boise- Bonds to construct highway projects on U.S. 30 in eastern Idaho and rebuild interchanges in southwestern Idaho were to be sold in late January, the Idaho Transportation Department announced. The Idaho Housing and Finance...

New Building at Olympic College Tops Out.
March 2, 2009... Staff Bremerton, WA- Construction topped out in January on the new Humanities and Student Services Building at Olympic College in Bremerton. Designed by Portland-based Yost Grube Hall Architecture and local partner firm...

Chapter Elects Officers and Board Members.
March 2, 2009... Staff Seattle- At its January 23 annual meeting, the Associated General Contractors of Washington elected its 2009 slate of officers and board members. The officers are: Lee Kilcup , CEO of GLY Construction, president; Tom Zamzow ,...

Chuckanut Slide Repairs.
March 2, 2009... Story by Carl Molesworth Multiple Problems on Scenic Washington Roadway Start the Season with a Bang Quick work by construction crews helped the Washington State Department of Transportation reopen a popular stretch of highway after a...

Final Voyage of the New Carissa.(Titan Salvage)(Company overview)
March 2, 2009... Story by Dawn Buzynski Salvage Company Removes Remains of Shipwreck from the Oregon Shoreline Near Coos Bay Titan Salvage recently completed the challenging removal of one of the most notable shipwrecks in the history of the Oregon...

Now's Not the Time for Card Check Bill.(Column)
March 16, 2009... By Carl Molesworth If you think the battles in Washington, D.C., over the economic stimulus package have been painful to watch (and that's certainly been the case for me), I'm sorry to report there's another issue waiting to take center...